A new downtown health clinic is offering an alternative to traditional health care — one designed for those who often go without it. 

Hall Health, which opened May 8, provides primary care without requiring insurance. Patients pay a flat monthly fee and get unlimited visits, longer appointment times and direct access to their doctor — a model aimed at reducing costs and improving outcomes for uninsured and underserved residents. 

A new planting design developed by Mississippi State University’s Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Design, in partnership with Ambiance Landscape Design, now graces the Fallen Officers Memorial in Jackson.

In this artsy coastal town, the familiar rumble of trains will soon carry a new significance. 

Trains that once transported cargo will begin carrying passengers again — something residents and local businesses hope will bring new life to the downtown economy. 

Mississippi is often recognized for its rich musical legacy, Southern hospitality, and deep historical roots. Yet, it is also home to a legacy of innovations and inventions that many may not associate with the Magnolia State. From medical firsts to everyday household staples, Mississippi has quietly helped shape modern life in remarkable ways. Below are six inventions and breakthroughs that were either developed in Mississippi or by Mississippi natives— each leaving a lasting impact on the world.

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is proud to announce the naming of its new shared facility for services provided…

May is Older Americans Month. It’s an annual observance led by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to acknowledge the contributions of older Americans, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to serving older adults. The 2025 theme, “Flip the Script on Aging,” focuses on transforming perceptions and approaches to aging.

Mark your calendars for a night of magic and meaning. On June 28, 2025, the Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs (JABOS) will host its signature event, the Gala for the Kids, at the luxurious Beau Rivage Casino & Resort in Biloxi. This year’s theme, Fireflies and Starry Nights – Shining Bright for the Kids, promises an evening of elegance, community, and heartfelt purpose.

Children need a way to fall in love with nature and they need places for this to happen. Current writing on child development explains and reinforces this need. The book “Last Child in the Woods” (2008) by Richard Louv is a good place to start. When children reach adulthood with a solid tie to the natural world – plants, forests, mammals, birds, beaches, rivers, and yes…dinosaurs and fossils – it will remain with them and provide happiness, a built-in prescription for stress, and a way to unclutter a mind that is constantly stimulated by computer screens, tablets, and cell phones. 

Let’s talk about the infamous bucket list! 

Yep, we all have one, whether we officially put it in writing or keep it to ourselves. Everyone has things they’ve never done but would love to do – one day.

Ragtime and early jazz players from across the country will gather at the University of Mississippi when the World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest and Festival celebrates its 51st edition over the Memorial Day weekend.

Holly Allgood was in her classroom at Tupelo’s Early Childhood Education Center with her student, Bowen Dorr, when the phone call came—she was a match.

Let me openly confess: I am absolutely addicted to shopping at Brooks Grocery in Tupelo, Mississippi.

This family owned and operated Mississippi grocery store is located less than a mile from where I live, and that makes it a source of daily temptation for me. In fact, you might even find me there more than once a day, depending on what I forgot to get on my first visit of the day.

When the phone rings for Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources’ Mobile Response Team, Coordinator Martin Moore is ready to respond — one example of an expanding model of mental health care in the Magnolia State. 

I am a big fan of Greek food, its spicy, hearty and bold and so I was delighted with the Acropolis Greek restaurant recently opened in Biloxi on Howard Avenue. Many years ago, I used to go to a Greek place run by an older Greek lady who became upset if you didn’t finish everything on your plate. She would sit at your table and question you about what you didn’t like. It was a good incentive to come with a big appetite.

In a spacious common room inside the historic Hattiesburg Cultural Center, laughter echoes as a group of seniors huddle together, reading from scripts and exchanging inside jokes. 

Going through Mama’s purse confirmed everything I knew about her.